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Michael Should Be a Girl's Name
Or, one of my crackpot theories
Nov 30
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We Sing About Cheese but Not Turkey
And don't even get me started on cranberries
Nov 27
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Are Pop Songs Getting Sadder?
The final excerpt from my debut book, Uncharted Territory
Oct 16
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Is Taylor Swift an Overrated 35-Year-Old?
Because you needed another Taylor Swift think-piece
Oct 9
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The Revolutionary War Never Ended
Or, how British and American musical tastes remain distinct
Sep 25
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How Cover Art Predicted the Future
Today, I'm excited to share another excerpt from my debut book, Uncharted Territory
Sep 18
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The Biggest One-Album Wonders
You've heard of one-hit wonders
Aug 28
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The Most Underrated 1980s Song
Using data to weigh in on an important topic
Aug 14
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Can Hollywood Still Write Hit Songs?
Or is TikTok where 21st century cinema lives?
Jul 31
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Investigating Fraud on the Billboard Charts
Today, I'm excited to share another excerpt from my debut book, Uncharted Territory
Jul 24
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Has Pop Music Become Stagnant?
Kind of yes but also no
Jul 17
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The Return of the "Elderly" Pop Star
Or, how 40 is the new 20
Jul 10
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